While HTML frames were widely used in the past, they are currently considered obsolete and no longer recommended for new web development due to accessibility and SEO issues. They can also cause layout problems and are not responsive to different screen sizes.
However, if you're interested in understanding how frames work, here's the basic structure:
1. Frameset Tag:
The <frameset> tag defines the overall layout of the frames. It specifies how the browser window will be divided into different sections.
Example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Frames Example</title>
</head>
<body>
<frameset rows="100,*,100">
<frame src="top_frame.html">
<frame src="main_content.html">
<frame src="bottom_frame.html">
</frameset>
</body>
</html>
2. Frame Tag:
The <frame> tag defines each individual frame within the frameset. It specifies the source file (HTML document) that will be loaded into that frame.
3. Targeting Named Frames:
You can assign names to frames using the name attribute in the <frame> tag. This allows you to target specific frames with links or other actions.
Example:
<a href="news.html" target="main_frame">Read latest news</a>
In this example, clicking the link would load "news.html" into the frame named "main_frame".
Important Note:
Once again, using frames is strongly discouraged for modern web development. It's recommended to use modern layout techniques like CSS Grid or Flexbox to achieve similar layouts while maintaining accessibility and responsiveness.
If you're building a new website, I highly recommend using these more modern approaches instead of frames.
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